The romantic World War II tragedy 'Atonement' joins Netflix's catalog. Plus, films about historical battles and modern conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and Ukraine can be found on the streamer.

War Machine is a sci-fi action film directed by Patrick Hughes, who also co-wrote the screenplay with James Beaufort. The 2026 film revolves around a group of US Army Rangers on a training exercise as ...

In 2026, Alan Ritchson topped the charts for Netflix through his leading role in the company's latest gritty sci-fi war movie, War Machine. Following one of the most successful formulas in the genre, ...

Alan Ritchson in “War Machine,” which is currently the top film on Netflix. Netflix “War Machine” is the No. 1 movie on Netflix right now, according to the streamer’s public ranking system. Directed ...

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